Ultrasound measurement of carotid stenosis: Recommendations from the Spanish Society of Neurosonology
In Spain, approximately 28% of ischaemic strokes have an atherothrombotic cause, and most are due to carotid stenosis. Ultrasound is the most commonly used technique for diagnosing carotid stenosis. Changes in blood flow velocity at the point of maximum stenosis, together with haemodynamic changes i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier España
2013-09-01
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Series: | Neurología (English Edition) |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2173580813001259 |